European Union Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 11 (2019) Winner
Nikos Chryssos
ニコス・クリッソス
Nikos Chryssos
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1972 （Athens, Greece）
- Nationality
- Greece
- Languages
- Greek
- Residence History
- Athens (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- writer, editor, used bookseller
- Active Years
- 2000-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Faculty of Science (Biology) | Department of Biology | — | — | Greece |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Faculty of Science (Biology)
/ Department of Biology
Country:
Greece
Studied biology. Also studied film direction.
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Has studied film direction; details not specified.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EU Prize for Literature | New Day (Καινούργια μέρα) | — | European Union / EU Prize for Literature | winner |
EU Prize for Literature
2019
Work:
New Day (Καινούργια μέρα)
Organization:
European Union / EU Prize for Literature
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Secret of the Last Page (Το μυστικό της τελευταίας σελίδας)
2009 NovelA story revolving around books and memory. Blends everyday life with literary elements as a mystery hidden in the narrative is gradually revealed.
memorybookssecret
New Day (Καινούργια μέρα)
2018 NovelA novel about renewal and shifts in everyday life. It interweaves personal inner life and social change while searching for a new beginning.
renewaleveryday lifesociety
Bibliography
- The Secret of the Last Page (Το μυστικό της τελευταίας σελίδας)
- New Day (Καινούργια μέρα)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise, poetic modern Greek proseNarration that moves between reality and symbolism
- Recurring Motifs
- booksmemoryrenewal
Legacy
A notable contemporary Greek writer of the 21st century. Gained international attention after winning the 2019 EU Prize for Literature; runs a used bookstore in Athens and participates in local literary life.
Trivia
- Runs a used bookstore in Athens.
- Won the 2019 EU Prize for Literature for 'Καινούργια μέρα (New Day)'.
- Has edited works by Greek writer Lefteris Alexiou.